Pointer and Punch

pointer

A mark to indicate a direction or relation.
- synonyms: arrow
An indicator as on a dial.
Computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions.
- synonyms: cursor
A strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game.
- synonyms: Spanish pointer

(n.) The two stars (Merak and Dubhe) in the Great Bear, the line between which points nearly in the direction of the north star.
(n.) One who or that which, points.
(n.) The hand of a timepiece.
(n.) Diagonal braces sometimes fixed across the hold.
(n.) One of a breed of dogs trained to stop at scent of game, and with the nose point it out to sportsmen.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

punch

Boxing) a blow with the fist. (
- usage: "I gave him a clout on his nose"
- synonyms: clout, poke, lick, biff, slug
An iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl.
A tool for making holes or indentations.
- synonyms: puncher

Deliver a quick blow to.
- usage: "he punched me in the stomach"
- synonyms: plug
Drive forcibly as if by a punch.
- usage: "the nail punched through the wall"
Make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation.
- usage: "perforate the sheets of paper"
- synonyms: perforate

A punch for making indentations or dots in a piece of work, as for suspension between lathe centers, etc.
A punch for punching holes in sheet metal, having a small conical center to insure correct locating.
(n.) A short, fat fellow; anything short and thick.
(n.) A thrust or blow.
(n.) A prop, as for the roof of a mine.
(n.) To perforate or stamp with an instrument by pressure or a blow; as, to punch a hole; to punch ticket.
(n.) A beverage composed of wine or distilled liquor, water (or milk), sugar, and the juice of lemon, with spice or mint; -- specifically named from the kind of spirit used; as rum punch, claret punch, champagne punch, etc.
(v.t.) To thrust against; to poke; as, to punch one with the end of a stick or the elbow.
(n.) The buffoon or harlequin of a puppet show.
(n.) One of a breed of large, heavy draught horses; as, the Suffolk punch.
(n.) A tool, usually of steel, variously shaped at one end for different uses, and either solid, for stamping or for perforating holes in metallic plates and other substances or hollow and sharpedged, for cutting out blanks, as for buttons, steel pens, jewelry, and the like; a die.
(n.) An extension piece applied to the top of a pile; a dolly.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary